Trial lawyer Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett has dreamt of opening her own law firm since she was a child.
In realization of the dream, Lovett announced Tuesday that she has left King & Spalding, where she was a partner, to launch Mo Lovett Law in Houston.
“I’ve finally been presented with a unique opportunity that allows me to continue working with my clients, but also expand the scope of my clients in a way that I couldn’t in a large law firm for a variety of reasons,” Lovett said.
Lovett has more than three decades of experience being a trial lawyer. She has tried more than 50 jury trials spanning a variety of complex legal issues for plaintiffs and defendants. Her rolodex of high-profile clients includes country band Lady A, which changed its name from Lady Antebellum over concerns the original name glorified the slave-era south. Lovett represented the music group against a lawsuit brought by a Seattle blues singer who challenged the new name because she also went by “Lady A.” That case settled. Lovett was also one of the lawyers who represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in its litigation with the state of Texas.
Lovett has also defended a Fortune 10 software company in a $43 billion trademark infringement matter. Experienced in patent litigation, Lovett has been the lead lawyer in more than 75 patent cases in the federal Eastern District of Texas, which is known for its patent docket.
Lovett worked at King & Spalding since July 2023, according to her LinkedIn profile. Prior to King & Spalding, Lovett spent more than 17 years with Greenberg Traurig where she rose to the position of senior vice president.
Perks of owning her own law firm include the avoidance of conflicts of interest that come with working in a big firm, Lovett said, as well as having the autonomy to set her own rates and value-based billing.
“What excites me the most is it’s a blank slate to take all the wonderful experiences I’ve had practicing law for a variety of amazing firms and put my own imprint, my own stamp on it,” Lovett said.
Lovett obtained her law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston and her bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin University.